Mobility specification

Country:Germany

Institution:Karlshochschule International University

City:Karlsruhe

Program:Erasmus+ for study

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2021/2022

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Social Studies

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?How different and modern it is compared to legacy universities.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?Absolutely. Just a wonderful university. Hope more universities adopt the model.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Interpretation services
Crisis intervention
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:12000 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?yes

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?perfectly

How does public transport work in the city?mostly fine

And what about transport outside the city?runs like clockwork

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?Right outside the train station there is a center.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?LichtSpiele, Schloss, towns and cities nearby

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Strasbourg, Freiburg

Share your best experience:The people. The true Erasmus experience despite being Introverted just happend to be inclusive.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Bus

Is there anything to watch out for before the trip?Confirm and reconfirm with the city if you need visa

Can you pay by card?almost nowhere

What not to forget when packing?Travel light. Shop at thrift stores.

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?If you haven't thought about going for Erasmus, don't think, just go. You will thank your past self later.